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How to get fromHowrah Station to Shikharjiby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Howrah Station to Shikharji by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Parasnathtrain train 12175 / ...
    6h 3m
    ₹820–2,417

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Dhanbadbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    2. Take the taxi from Nsc Bose J Gomo to Shikharjitaxi taxi
    8h 41m
    ₹1,501–5,453

  3. Drive  329.7 km

    1. Drive from Howrah Station to Shikharjicar car 329.7 km
    5h 51m
    ₹3,692–5,332

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Howrah Station to Shikharjitaxi taxi 329.7 km
    5h 51m
    ₹7,000–9,000

  5. Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane CCU - IXR
    2. Take the bus from Ranchi to Parasnath Hillbus bus
    9h 21m

  6. Fly to Gaya, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Gaya (GAY)plane plane CCU - GAY
    2. Take the train from Gaya Jn to Parasnathtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Parasnath to Shikharjitaxi taxi
    7h 16m
    ₹5,458–20,288

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Howrah Station, India and Shikharji, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Parasnath every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 48m.

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